Typhoon Talks

With all the media buzz surrounding AI and machine learning technologies, it can be hard to gauge what is realistic and what is merely science fiction. In this series, Typhoon will cut through the fearmongering and seek to answer the question 'Just how big will AI become?'

How are brands using psychology to influence our decisions? Packed with entertaining examples, this podcast is the perfect introduction to pricing strategy, which is so much more than a mathematical function.

1) What does the triumph of populism in Italy mean for the future of Europe? 2) Does Malaysia’s new government herald the end of corruption? 3) Have the G7 and Singapore summits brought the world back from the edge of nuclear destruction and trade war, or caused further polarisation? Find out in our dissection of June’s biggest stories!

Storytelling is a crucial way to engage your audience and communicate your mission. How do you tell a good story? Why are they so effective? Find out by listening to our conversation with Divya, an award winning marketer with a decade of experience in communications.

How do you recruit the purpose generation into controversial industries, like tobacco, oil or gas? How do you need to change the workplace to ensure Millennials reach their potential? We talk to Sally Powell, Head of Talent for Asia Pacific and the Middle East at British American Tobacco, to find out.

Generational Changes have given rise to a new demographic, consumers who drive change. In a discussion that ranges from sustainability to authenticity, we discuss how brands can appeal to these changemakers. Analyst Becky Bates speaks with Emily Dickinson and Jo Dorling from Opinium Research to gain their insights on this topic.

Curious about the environment for fintechs and startups in Hong Kong? Tim Jones, CEO and founder of SmartSave, joins us to share his experiences and knowledge of the savings space.

The line between millennials and GenZ moves depending on who you ask. How are they different in how they use technology and spend their money? Consultants from different generations at Typhoon discuss their experiences and opinions on the associated behaviours.

Working with many local and foreign-based businesses, Radhika Darbari, CEO of the Holistic Coaching Group, shares her views on what matters when West does business with East, vice-versa, and the secrets to overcoming the 'East vs. West' paradox.

In May's dissection of this month’s biggest stories: 1) How did offline retail save Xiaomi? 2) What does Trump really mean when he tweets about ZTE? 3) Will US withdrawal from the Iran Deal create a global energy shortage?

Millennials have been called both the 'me, me, me' generation and the purpose generation. What does this mean for their role in the workplace? Adam Smiley Poswolsky, a millennial workplace expert and author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough, joins us to dispel stereotypes about millennials and discuss the importance of empowering them.

You've heard of millennials but have you heard of GenZ? Find out what makes them different and how they will impact the workplace and the economic landscape. David Stillman, bestselling author of GenZ@Work and part of the speaking and consulting team at GenZGuru share their expertise.

For the April edition of our monthly news review, we talk: 1) Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and Big Data 2) Uber, automated vehicle accidents and the future of the industry 3) North Korea, China and changing foreign policy

In this episode we dive into project management and the Agile methodology with Sabine Wolter (Manager). What is the purpose of Agile and does it deserve all the hype surrounding it?

This episode touches on how the Predictive Index can be used to support succession planning, and how the Predictive Index complements other market instruments available to HR professionals. The Human Capital Management series analyzes Typhoon Consulting’s internal use of the behavioral assessment tool, the “Predictive Index.”

The past eight years saw the rapid expansion of robo-advisors. Does the rapid expansion of robo-advisors signal the end of active investing? Is it better to invest in them for VCs and for retail customers? James Early, CEO of UpWealth, shared his views with us in this episode.

This is an information episode where we talk about Typhoon's recruitment requirements and process. It is a highly recommended podcast for our potential applicants.

Retailers continue to survive while new technologies are disrupting the industry. In this episode, we discuss how the retail industry has been transformed by new technologies and how it will look like in the next 5-10 years.

Typhoon Consulting provides a structured three-month internship programme for global students and recent graduates. In this episode, you will learn more about Typhoon's internship programme as well as its recruitment process from David Powell, Asia Pacific CEO as well as three recent interns, Eve, Freya and Ayush.

In our March monthly podcast, we analysed the following hot topics: 1) The merger of China’s banking and insurance regulators 2) The US full-scales a trade war with China 3) Toys ‘R’ Us closing or sells over 700 stores